What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Assistant - Parks and Forestry position at City of Orlando Careers?
Salary Range
$18.19-$23.19
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
02-04-2026
Job Summary
If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.
Please note: two vacancies are available (Parks or Forestry).
Performs varied, complex secretarial and/or clerical work of above-average difficulty and usually of a specialized nature involving complicated and varied procedures or work methods and permits reasonable initiative and independent judgment. Primary functions include maintaining complex records, gathering and developing statistical data for reports, providing information/customer service, interviewing, and verifying technical information. This position requires applying specialized knowledge in interpreting ordinances, rules, regulations, or procedures, working independently on certain assignments, and/or overseeing the work of a small clerical staff performing routine repetitive duties. Work is performed according to general instructions and/or established guidelines, which apply to most usual work situations. Work problems involving significant departure from standard policy or procedure are reviewed with the Supervisor for final determination. Work is generally reviewed through random spot checks of records or discussion of problems. However, unusually important or complicated assignments are checked in detail upon completion.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years of clerical experience required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License, criminal background check, and polygraph required. Typing speed of 25 CWPM required.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
$18.19-$23.19
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
02-04-2026
Job Summary
If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.
Please note: two vacancies are available (Parks or Forestry).
Performs varied, complex secretarial and/or clerical work of above-average difficulty and usually of a specialized nature involving complicated and varied procedures or work methods and permits reasonable initiative and independent judgment. Primary functions include maintaining complex records, gathering and developing statistical data for reports, providing information/customer service, interviewing, and verifying technical information. This position requires applying specialized knowledge in interpreting ordinances, rules, regulations, or procedures, working independently on certain assignments, and/or overseeing the work of a small clerical staff performing routine repetitive duties. Work is performed according to general instructions and/or established guidelines, which apply to most usual work situations. Work problems involving significant departure from standard policy or procedure are reviewed with the Supervisor for final determination. Work is generally reviewed through random spot checks of records or discussion of problems. However, unusually important or complicated assignments are checked in detail upon completion.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and two (2) years of clerical experience required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License, criminal background check, and polygraph required. Typing speed of 25 CWPM required.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
Salary : $18 - $23